A bibliography on politeness as it relates to second language learning and intercultural relationships contains 188 citations of books, papers, articles, and monographs. Several aspects of politeness are covered, including acquisition by children, gender and power differences in polite behavior, and its relationship to communicative functions such…

This annotated bibliography of Research in the Teaching of English addresses the following topics: (1) Discourse/Narrative Analysis/Cultural Difference; (2) Literacy; (3) Literary Response/Literature; (4) Reading; (5) Professional Development/Teacher Education; (6) Second Language Literacy; (7) Technology/Media; and (8) Writing.

Reviews and annotates two professional books and two instructional materials which are likely to be valuable to teachers and students in multicultural and multilingual classrooms. Notes that these materials are useful in bringing a multicultural perspective to mainstream settings. (MG)

The bibliography contains 64 annotated references to journal articles and other sources of information about individual difference correlates of second language achievement. The journal articles appeared between 1984 and 1987. Where available, abstracts contained in the original articles are used; these are marked with asterisks. Entries are coded…

This annotated bibliography contains 33 references related to the topic of individual difference correlates of second-language achievement found in 26 journals available in the University of Western Ontario, and follows up a 1988 bibliography covering the years 1984-1987. Bibliographic information provided includes author, title, source, abstracts…

Research findings on written language and literacy in Europe over the past five years are summarized, including the following areas of study: construct of literacy, assessment of literacy problems, emergent literacy, reading and writing development, and individual differences in literacy acquisition. (140 references) (LB)

Concern for cross-cultural understanding and sensitivity to differences in people's values, assumptions, and modes of thought and feeling is growing in society, schools, and the foreign language department. In order for foreign language teachers to select what is worth teaching for the purposes they want to serve, they should make selections on…

The many dimensions of individual differences that make each learner a challenge to the foreign language teacher are discussed. The teacher must interpret the information and provide differentiated environments to "match" these differences. Emphasis is placed upon learning styles and learning strategies. An historical perspective of adapting…

Designed to assist the student, scholar or practitioner interested in the role of culture in communications and human organization, this annotated bibliography cites sources since 1972 on intercultural and international communication. The 78 references are organized as follows: (1) books (including general handbooks for training sojourners or…

The report reviews current research findings related to the three entry points (early, middle, late) for French immersion programs in Ottawa (Ontario) elementary and secondary schools. It consists of: an executive summary and brief overview; an annotated bibliography covering authoritative immersion research reviews and reports published since…

Research pertinent to the adaptation of immigrant children is reviewed in a cross-cultural perspective. The report focuses on research that has yielded empirical data, although a number of other papers of basic importance have been included in the review. The first chapter discusses definitions and implications of various types of cross-cultural…

This 647-item bibliography is limited to reports on empirical research and discussions of research reports on various aspects of foreign language learning, mostly drawn from American and British journals and Ph.D. dissertations since 1925 and from ERIC documents. Principal topics include content of teaching materials, cognitive effects of…

This document consists of the first two issues of a newsletter designed to disseminate information about the National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented, to serve as a forum for the research activities of scholars and practitioners in the field, and to reach other interested professional and parent groups. The first issue (which is also…

Individualization and personalization of instruction in general and in foreign language study are examined. The historical and theoretical background of individualization and aspects of various programs are discussed. The concentration is on the literature and programs as developed in the 1971-73 period. Individualization of foreign language…

Foreign language study is appealing to a broader clientele today, which results in a great diversity of needs. A more personalized curriculum and instructional activities geared towards accommodating the needs and interests of the individual are needed. The cultural background of the learner is a significant factor in determining his frame of…